Woman found guilty in glassing incident

By
SEAN FORD

A WOMAN who smashed a beer stubby in another woman's face outside a Devonport nightspot has been found guilty of wounding.

A WOMAN who smashed a beer stubby in another woman's face outside a Devonport nightspot has been found guilty of wounding.

Nicole Margaret Bruce had pleaded not guilty to wounding Tara Lee Roberts outside the Tapas Lounge Bar in the early hours of September 21 last year.

In the Supreme Court in Burnie yesterday, crown prosecutor Allison Shand told jurors she did not think they would have any doubt Ms Roberts was wounded, or that Bruce caused it.In her closing address, Ms Shand argued that jurors could be satisfied Bruce intended to wound Ms Roberts, or foresaw a wound was likely.

The incident took place shortly after Bruce was escorted from the venue by security, the court heard.

❛She clearly had no idea what had gone on.❜
- Ms Edwards

Ms Shand said Bruce had been involved in a fight inside the venue with a female patron who was not Ms Roberts.

Ms Shand suggested Bruce may have thought Ms Roberts was that woman, or may simply have acted out of aggression.

Katie Edwards, for Bruce, said her client clearly had no memory of the incident.

The record of police interview showed Bruce was horrified and extremely remorseful when the allegation was put to her, Ms Edwards said.

"She clearly had no idea what had gone on."

The case would come down to jurors being satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of Bruce's guilt, Ms Edwards said.

She went on to say there had been huge differences in evidence from various witnesses.